THE CAMBRIDGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

THE CAMBRIDGE is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in PARIS (75003), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 272 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - THE CAMBRIDGE (SIREN 841478720)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 272 286 € 173 595 € 289 895 €
Net income 45 128 € 38 958 € -98 015 €
EBITDA 75 918 € 40 648 € -74 861 €
Net margin 16.6% 22.4% -33.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, THE CAMBRIDGE achieves revenue of 272 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.1%). Vs 2020, growth of +57% (174 k€ -> 272 k€). After deducting consumption (83 k€), gross margin stands at 189 k€, i.e. a rate of 70%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 76 k€, representing 27.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 45 k€, i.e. 16.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

272 286 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

189 445 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

75 918 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

50 269 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

45 128 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

23.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6271%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 22.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6271.389%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

1.188%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

22.356%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

5.198

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

68.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
THE CAMBRIDGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6271.39 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 2.51
Med: 53.65
Q3: 180.49
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of THE CAMBRIDGE (6271.39) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
1.19% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 10.21%
Med: 33.77%
Q3: 58.14%
Watch

In 2021, the financial autonomy of THE CAMBRIDGE (1.2%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
5.2 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.66 years
Q3: 2.76 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of THE CAMBRIDGE (5.20) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 118.58. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 6.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

118.575

Interest coverage (2021) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

6.416

Liquidity indicators evolution
THE CAMBRIDGE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
118.58 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 73.79
Med: 165.05
Q3: 316.58
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of THE CAMBRIDGE (118.58) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
6.42x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.35x
Q3: 2.96x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of THE CAMBRIDGE (6.4x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 360 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 360 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 70 days of revenue, i.e. 53 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2021, WCR increased by +98%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

52 736 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

0 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

360 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

11 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

70 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
THE CAMBRIDGE

Positioning of THE CAMBRIDGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 72 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of THE CAMBRIDGE is estimated at 358 906 € (range 199 678€ - 703 866€). With an EBITDA of 75 918€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 1.23x (premium valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
72 tx
199k€ 358k€ 703k€
358 906 € Range: 199 678€ - 703 866€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
75 918 € × 5.0x
Estimation 380 932 €
197 716€ - 842 476€
Revenue Multiple 30%
272 286 € × 1.23x
Estimation 335 661 €
224 852€ - 491 975€
Net Income Multiple 20%
45 128 € × 7.5x
Estimation 338 714 €
166 827€ - 675 178€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 72 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about THE CAMBRIDGE

What is the revenue of THE CAMBRIDGE ?

The revenue of THE CAMBRIDGE in 2021 is 272 k€.

Is THE CAMBRIDGE profitable?

Yes, THE CAMBRIDGE generated a net profit of 45 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of THE CAMBRIDGE ?

The headquarters of THE CAMBRIDGE is located in PARIS (75003), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of THE CAMBRIDGE ?

The tax return of THE CAMBRIDGE is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does THE CAMBRIDGE operate?

THE CAMBRIDGE operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.